TC Niran impacted banana farms nearing full production after QRIDA disaster assistance boost

Ben Harden
Updated December 14 2021 - 10:42am, first published December 10 2021 - 5:00pm
RECOVERED: Cowley banana grower Mark Nucifora, Fiorito Bananas, recently sent off eight semi-trailers full of fruit, the busiest his operation has been since cyclonic winds nearly wiped out all of his crops back in early March 2021. Picture: Supplied
RECOVERED: Cowley banana grower Mark Nucifora, Fiorito Bananas, recently sent off eight semi-trailers full of fruit, the busiest his operation has been since cyclonic winds nearly wiped out all of his crops back in early March 2021. Picture: Supplied

After cyclonic winds, associated with tropical cyclone Niran, devastated the Capricorn Coast's banana industry in early March, several banana farms are now getting back to full production.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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